“I have known Adèle for 10 years and can honestly say she is one of the most creative and forthright people I know.”

– Heather Christenson

“Adèle a successful businesswoman, and a prolific contributor to our community. She is a Past President of the Rotary Club of Red Deer, Board Member of Red Deer South UCP Constituency Association, Board Member of Blaine Calkins MP-Red Deer Lacombe Constituency Association, and many more Community Organizations. Adele is a conscientious, sensible, hardworking and committed woman.”

– James R. McPherson | MLA Red Deer 1982 – 86

“Adele is a leader in our province and in the community. She is an entrepreneur and small business owner and her success running a business for over 20 years makes her a valuable role model for women.”

– Hon. Christine Cusanelli, Former member of the Legislative Assembly, Former Minister of Tourism, Parks & Recreation.

“Adèle is a woman of action.”

– TK Kunaka

“I have known Adèle for more than 17 years and have had plenty of opportunities to work with her on different projects. I got to know Adèle when she was President of our Rotary Club. Her commitment to our community was most evident with her effort to coordinate a major fundraiser for Magdalene House, Boys and Girls Club and Aspire. She has demonstrated that any project she engages in will make a difference in the lives of the people she serves.

Adèle is a person of honesty and integrity.”

– David Bouchard, Faithful Navigator, Knights of Columbus | Past President, Red Deer Rotary Sunrise

“We have known Adèle Poratto since 1996 and have always found her dedicated to any cause she champions.

Adèle is a great volunteer in the community and works tirelessly to build community through education, service groups, and church, to foster an environment which creates every good opportunity for Central Albertans.”

– Tom and Margaret Towers

“Adele is a critical thinker.  She has had to make numerous decisions about her life, as a single mom, bringing up two children on her own.  A skill that was shaped in her home, finding ways to make things possible, with restricted resources, being able to say no when there were no other options available.”

– Rob Barden

“Like everyone that’s worked alongside or volunteered with Adèle Poratto, I have been consistently impressed with her sound judgment, tireless work ethic, her commitment to Red Deer and Central Alberta – especially for working families, educators and champions of economy – and her refined knowledge of our wonderful province of Alberta. “

– Hon. Rob Norris, M.A.
Former Cabinet Minister for Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall. Rob was raised in Red Deer and continues to have strong connections to Central Alberta.